Table clock - Wood, Brass - 1880-1920
08
days
23
hours
31
minutes
04
seconds
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Italian Fratelli Fontana table clock from Bologna, in working order with a mechanical movement and an 8-day power reserve, wooden case with brass elements in a Vienna style, dimensions 37 × 24.5 × 9 cm, weight 1.1 kg, wind key included, dating ca. 1880–1920 and featuring hour and half-hour striking.
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Fratelli Fontana Clock – Bologna
An authentic Fratelli Fontana mechanical clock – Bologna, perfectly functional and in excellent condition.
Fratelli Fontana was a historic Bologna-based company active from the late 19th century to the first half of the 20th century, known for marketing quality clocks, often equipped with reliable German mechanical movements. Even today the brand is appreciated by collectors and antique enthusiasts for the elegance and robustness of its creations.
The clock features a double bell strike, with hourly and half-hourly chimes, a manual-wind mechanical movement, and a Vienna-style wooden case with elegant and timeless lines.
An antique piece that blends charm, history, and functionality, ideal for furnishing a study or living room with character, or to enrich a collection of antique clocks.
Fratelli Fontana Clock – Bologna
An authentic Fratelli Fontana mechanical clock – Bologna, perfectly functional and in excellent condition.
Fratelli Fontana was a historic Bologna-based company active from the late 19th century to the first half of the 20th century, known for marketing quality clocks, often equipped with reliable German mechanical movements. Even today the brand is appreciated by collectors and antique enthusiasts for the elegance and robustness of its creations.
The clock features a double bell strike, with hourly and half-hourly chimes, a manual-wind mechanical movement, and a Vienna-style wooden case with elegant and timeless lines.
An antique piece that blends charm, history, and functionality, ideal for furnishing a study or living room with character, or to enrich a collection of antique clocks.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Clock type
Table clock
Material
Brass, Wood
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power reserve
8 day movement
Striking
alarm adjustment
Country of origin
Italy
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
37 cm
Width
24.5 cm
Depth
9 cm
Estimated period
1880-1920
Weight
1.1 kg
Winding key
Yes
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